Nickolas Lopez
Grand Prairie
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Executive with over 10 years of developing associates and managers through extensive training processes. Adept at driving company growth and productivity by locating the best talent and establishing effective, modern policies for the workforce. Dedicated and personable with extensive training in conflict-resolution techniques and positive work culture development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Aimbridge Hospitality: Embassy Suites By Hilton
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Managed and led staff orientation programs and training with over 120 employees.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
Director of Human Resources
Employee Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
- Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
Director of Talent Acquisition
The Village
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress.
- Sourced and screened candidates while working with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
Branch Manager
Wheeler Staffing
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Trained and developed over 100 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Onboarding
- Recruitment
- Records management
- Interviewing
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Training development
- Safety training
- Payroll Management
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Unemployment Claims
- Exit Interviews
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Policy Making and Enforcement
- Diversity and Inclusion
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Aimbridge Hospitality: Embassy Suites By Hilton
05.2022 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Employee Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Talent Acquisition
The Village
07.2016 - 09.2020
Branch Manager
Wheeler Staffing
02.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
University of North Texas
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